Side Bend
Purposes
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Stretches back
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Stretches sides of torso
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Stretches latissimus dorsi ("wing" muscle)
Description
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Standing, place the right hand on your right hip.
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Reach the left arm over your head.
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Bend your torso to the right, reaching the left hand over to the right side of the body.
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Repeat with the opposite side.
ProTip
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Make sure your side bends occur smoothly throughout the entire trunk
Mistakes
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Only bending forward at the waist